Students who are first-time borrowers with the U.S.
Department of Education (DOE) will need to complete an electronic
Master Promissory Note (E-MPN) and Entrance Counseling at
www.studentloans.gov. The Financial Awareness Counseling listed
under "Tools and Resources" on www.studentloans.gov is not
able to be substituted as the required Direct Loan Entrance
Counseling.

All federal student loan borrowers will receive a
confirmation email from the DOE once they have successfully completed
the E-MPN. Students can check HUNet at least 2 business days after
completing the Entrance Counseling to check the status.

As of March 29, 2015, if a borrower has been approved for a
Direct Parent PLUS or Direct Graduate PLUS loan by means of obtaining
a qualified endorser or documenting to the satisfaction of the DOE
that there are extenuating circumstances related to the borrower's
adverse credit, the borrower must complete the new Direct PLUS Loan
Counseling requirement at www.studentloans.gov.